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Few fields in the law enforcement profession are experiencing greater or more rapid change than public information; changes in mission, production, and delivery have begun, and continued change is ine...
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As the motto of the Boy Scouts of America advises, law enforcement agencies should always be prepared, whether for a critical incident or for interaction with the media. Even occasional media communic...
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These are critical times for law enforcement public information officers (PIOs). They must keep aware of and respond to dramatic developments in the world of mass communication. Some shifts in the lan...
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Special events are important to local governments for many reasons, including the public enjoyment and sense of community they provide as well as the revenue they generate. Effective security, a criti...
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Imagine a scenario in which a police department’s chief, public information officer (PIO), or patrol officer gives an interview with a television reporter about a recent incident. The department is ...
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The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) is no stranger to having planned for and responded to major events. Miami has experienced hurricanes, aircraft disasters, and organized demonstrations; prepared...
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Sugar Land’s Internet safety awareness campaign is a cross-sector collaboration involving all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and the business community. The program uses education, e...
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Indian River Shores is a small, affluent beach community located on a barrier island in Indian River County, Florida. The town has an almost nonexistent crime rate, limited commercial development, and...
